Idioms, Proverbs, Adages

jump on the bandwagon

• to do something because many other people are doing it
• to join a rock band
• to exercise each day
• to work on a farm or in agriculture

see eye to eye

• to disagree strongly
• to be examined by an optometrist
• to be exactly the same height
• to be in complete agreement

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pull out all the stops

• refuse to obey traffic laws
• to get along with everyone
• do everything possible to succeed
• allow all liquid to escape

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People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

• You shouldn't criticize others unless you are perfect.
• Having too many windows in your house is a bad idea.
• Don't throw things inside the house.
• It's unwise to build a house from glass.

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the shoe is on the other foot

• situation is reversed or opposite of what is was
• to wear one's shoes on the wrong feet
• to disagree completely
• to injure one's ankle

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at the end of your rope

• not having enough rope
• standing on the border of your property
• completely out of patience
• extremely happy

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go back to square one

• to fail and start over
• to give up
• to play hopscotch
• to begin a new puzzle

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like a fish out of water

• in an unusual or awkward situation
• unable to breathe
• very unhappy
• able to make friends easily

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get something off your chest

• to share something that is bothering or upsetting you
• to come up with a great idea
• to have difficulty breathing
• to be happy

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let the cat out of the bag

• release one's pet
• give away the secret
• refuse to speak
• be very angry

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